Master of Science in Engineering Computer Science and Data Science profiles

The Master of Science in Engineering offers you the chance to specialise in one of two profiles at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology: Computer Science and Data Science. An advisor assigned to your profile is at your disposal during your master’s studies and works with you to compile a programme that’s tailored to your needs.

The Master of Science in Engineering in the two profiles Computer Science and Data Science is an offer of cooperation between the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the other Swiss public universities of applied sciences. Find out here about the profile that suits you and the application procedure for the Master's program.

Further information on the Master's program can be obtained at our information events. In addition, we are happy to offer you the possibility of a personal consultation with the head of the program, Prof. Dr. Thomas Koller, or you can contact an advisor working in your field of interest directly. 

Tip: Ask your future advisor for the contact details of a Master student and get first-hand information.

Information on the degree Program

Advisor

Students on the master’s programme are each assigned an advisor with expertise in the chosen field.

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The advisor helps you compile a programme and remains available to you throughout your studies. Moreover, you complete your specialisation assignments and final master’s thesis within your advisor’s research projects. Your advisor’s approval is needed before you can embark on the master’s programme. Here’s a list of the advisors and their areas of expertise in Computer Science or Data Science:

Advisors on the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Information Technology

Application

Applications for the Master of Science in Engineering (Computer Science or Data Science profiles) are accepted online. Admission to the programme is conditional upon meeting certain requirements.

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  • Very good average grades in the relevant bachelor’s modules
  • An advisor’s agreement to provide supervision

The relevant advisor and head of programme check the applications for their eligibility criteria. Once the admission has been approved, the student and advisor work together to compile a bespoke student agreement that determines aspects such as the thematic orientation of the course, time model, module selection and focal points of the individual research assignments.

 

Stefan Schnürle – Student in the MSE Information and Communication Technologies

«You are almost entirely free to choose the modules in the degree program. What more could you ask for as a student. The strength of the master’s program also lies in the fact that 2/3 of the program consists of practical work.» (Video only in German)

Information about the degree program

Key information about the Master of Science in Engineering.

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Organization and program structure

Master of Science in Engineering: key aspects.

The Master of Science in Engineering is a joint programme offered by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the other Swiss universities of applied sciences. Comprising 90 ECTS credits, one third of the programme consists of lecture modules, with the remaining two thirds made up of specialist study in the form of research assignments and supplementary courses. You work with your advisor to define a programme of modules tailored to your interests. The program distinguishes between three categories of lecture modules; a minimum number of modules must be selected from each category:

  • Technical-scientific modules (min. 6 ECTS), extended theoretical principles (min. 9 ECTS) and context modules (min. 9 ECTS). In all, 30 ECTS credits must be selected from this portfolio of modules.
  • Specialisation: two specialisation assignments yielding 12 and 18 ECTS credits and the final master’s thesis (30 ECTS credits). You complete the specialisations at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology in Rotkreuz as part of your advisor’s research and development projects. You agree the details of this project work with your advisor. These specialisation assignments can be reduced in scope and combined with supplementary courses.

Time models and work activity

There are no set time models: you work with your advisor to define a programme tailored to your specific needs. The master’s programme must be completed in seven semesters. We recommend that any simultaneous professional activity be limited to no more than 60%. Ask your advisor about any vacancies for assistants at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology.Example:
 
MSE programme in three semesters without simultaneous professional activity
  • Semester 1: core modules and specialisation module 1
  • Semester 2: core modules and specialisation module 2
  • Semester 3: MSE thesis (full-time)

Example: part-time in five to seven semesters with simultaneous professional activity

  • Semester 1: core modules
  • Semester 2: specialisation module 1
  • Semester 3: core modules
  • Semester 4: specialisation module 2
  • Semester 5: MSE thesis (with leave of absence from employer or spread over two semesters) 

Costs and conditions of admission

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Facts

Degree

Master of Science Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science profile

Field of activity

Career openings
The Computer Science and Data Science profiles prepare graduates for a wide range of professional career opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad.

Computer Science

  • Focus on software engineering and technology: positions in research and development, application development, continuous integration and deployment, etc.
  • Focus on information and communication systems: positions in areas such as web and backend applications, process/business control, IoT, cloud/database systems, etc.
  • Focus on cyber security: positions in protection against and early detection of cyber threats
  • Focus on advanced user interfaces: designing and implementing innovative human-machine interfaces that offer new perception and communication experiences

Data Science

  • Focus on data engineering: positions in big data software engineering
  • Focus on data analytics: positions as data analysts or data scientists
  • Focus on data services: positions as data service engineers or operational service managers
Admission
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, …
  • Very good average grades in the relevant bachelor’s modules
  • An advisor’s agreement to provide supervision

International students:
The Swiss government / migration office requires students with visa obligations to fulfil numerous criteria. These vary from country to country. We therefore kindly ask you to first check financial and other requirements, which you will need to fulfil in order to receive a student visa for Switzerland, with the Swiss Embassy of your hometown. 

Application deadline

Fall semester 2023: 15 August 2023 (non EU/EFTA: 28 February 2023) | Spring semester 2024: 15 January 2024 (non EU/EFTA: 31 October 2023)

Commencement of studies

Fall semester: September | Spring semester: February

Semester dates

Spring semester 2023: 20 February to 17 September 2023

Fall semester 2023: 18 September 2023 to 18 February 2024

Language of instruction
  • German
  • English
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees

Registration fee (one-off, does not apply if a bachelor’s degree has already been obtained from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts): CHF 200
Semester fees (per semester): CHF 800

If you wish to pay your tuition fees using Bitcoin, please contact us on +41 41 228 42 42 or at info@hslu.ch. 

Place of study

Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology (new Zug-Rotkreuz campus)
Lecture modules delivered at central locations in Switzerland, e.g. near Zurich main railway station

 
Time model
  • part-time
  • full-time

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